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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Default How do I clean the car? Sanding between coats

Well I laid down 2 coats of safety red on my e30 and it looks amazingly good for what it is, couldn't be happier. Well I wet sanded the car today with 600 grit and after I was done, it hit me. How do I clean the car after sanding between coats? I masked everything up so I don't want to wash the car like I normally would. Can I just wipe everything down with wet paper towels then dry it after? Do I need to use mineral spirits to clean the car before I lay down another coat of paint? Thanks guys!

This was after one dry coat.


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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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you could use a aerosol glass cleaner....but remasking is always best to keep dust off your paint job. the glass cleaner cuts silicone contamination
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Old May 30, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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You should use the same thing you should be using before spraying ANY sort of color.

Grease/wax remover. Spray it on, wipe it off with one towel then go back over it with another (dry) towel to take the residue off.
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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Don't use paper towels as they will leave lint behind. Use old white socks or T-shirts that you have around the house.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Default Re: How do I clean the car? Sanding between coats

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Don't use paper towels as they will leave lint behind. Use old white socks or T-shirts that you have around the house.
there shouldnt be any lint if u tack it off right or wrong.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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not sure why nobody has said body shop tack clothes specifically designed for this....and prepsol...
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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I thought you were never supposed to tack the clear coat. Ever.

Someone correct me though.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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i assumed that as long as it had cured you would be fine
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